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Martin Olage

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Martin Olage is a news writer at Mwakilishi, covering Kenyan, diaspora and international news. He joined Mwakilishi in 2023 and writes daily on the stories shaping Kenya and its diaspora.

His reporting runs from politics and current affairs at home to immigration policy, work opportunities and community life abroad.

He aims to keep Kenyans everywhere connected to the news that affects them, wherever they are.

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First Migrant Group Arrives at Guantanamo Bay Under Trump Immigration Plan
Immigration

First Migrant Group Arrives at Guantanamo Bay Under Trump Immigration Plan

The US government is undergoing a significant transformation in its immigration policy with the rapid establishment of a major detention centre at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. This initiative follows President Trump's r…

Feb 5, 2025
Nakuru Serial Killer's Prison Term Reaches 50 Years After Latest Murder Conviction
Kenya

Nakuru Serial Killer's Prison Term Reaches 50 Years After Latest Murder Conviction

Evans Michori Kebwaro has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison for his involvement in the brutal killing of Susan Wambui in Nakuru's Mawanga area on June 21, 2022. This sentencing comes as Michori, alrea…

Feb 5, 2025
World Leaders, President Ruto Pay Tribute to Aga Khan IV Following Death in Lisbon
Kenya

World Leaders, President Ruto Pay Tribute to Aga Khan IV Following Death in Lisbon

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 4, surrounded by family. His death has elicited an…

Feb 5, 2025
Kenyan Property Investors Urged to Prioritize Flood Risk in Due Diligence
Real Estate

Kenyan Property Investors Urged to Prioritize Flood Risk in Due Diligence

Flood risk in real estate refers to the potential for flooding to affect a property's physical condition, usability, insurability, and overall market value. Diligent investors typically conduct a range of assessments…

Feb 4, 2025
KDF Soldier Abducted and Robbed in Eldoret
Kenya

KDF Soldier Abducted and Robbed in Eldoret

Recent violent incidents in Eldoret and Nairobi have raised serious concerns about public safety. A military officer from the Defence Force Recruit Training School was abducted in Eldoret, while three bodies were foun…

Feb 4, 2025
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Kalonzo: Uhuru Warned Me About Being Too Trusting in Kenyan Politics
Kenya

Kalonzo: Uhuru Warned Me About Being Too Trusting in Kenyan Politics

In a recent interview with journalist Mark Masai, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka opened up about his political journey, sharing insights from a candid conversation with former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kalonzo rev…

Feb 4, 2025
Gachagua: Ruto Offered Me Sh2 Billion to Resign
Kenya

Gachagua: Ruto Offered Me Sh2 Billion to Resign

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made serious allegations against President William Ruto, claiming he was offered Sh2 billion in return for his resignation. Gachagua reveals that during discussions, Presid…

Feb 4, 2025
Kent Police Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Mary Mureithi, Last Seen January 13
Diaspora

Kent Police Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Mary Mureithi, Last Seen January 13

Authorities in Kent continue to search for 22-year-old Mary Immaculate Wambui Mureithi, who has been missing since the night of January 13, 2025. The Kent Police Department has launched an extensive investigation foll…

Feb 4, 2025
Immigrant Workers' Protest Draws Mixed Response from Businesses in the US
Immigration

Immigrant Workers' Protest Draws Mixed Response from Businesses in the US

Across the United States, a range of businesses, including daycares, grocery stores, and hair salons, closed their doors on Monday in response to a loosely organized protest against President Donald Trump's immigratio…

Feb 4, 2025
Kenyan Government Issues Warning Against Rising Visa Fraud and Fake Job Offers
Immigration

Kenyan Government Issues Warning Against Rising Visa Fraud and Fake Job Offers

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has issued an urgent warning to Kenyan citizens about the rising incidence of fraudulent visa applications and deceptive job offers. Announced on February 4, the Ministry's…

Feb 4, 2025
12 Trapped as Gold Mine Collapses in Kakamega
Kenya

12 Trapped as Gold Mine Collapses in Kakamega

On Monday evening, a collapse at a gold mine in Museno village, Kakamega County, tragically trapped at least 12 artisanal miners. The incident occurred around 6 pm and has since triggered an urgent search and rescue o…

Feb 4, 2025
ICE Arrests Seven at Philadelphia Car Wash in Rare Worksite Immigration Raid
Immigration

ICE Arrests Seven at Philadelphia Car Wash in Rare Worksite Immigration Raid

On January 28, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents executed a significant raid at Complete Autowash, a car wash in Philadelphia, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals for immigration violati…

Feb 3, 2025
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The UK Overhauls Global Talent Visa: No Employer Sponsorship Required for Elite Professionals
Immigration

The UK Overhauls Global Talent Visa: No Employer Sponsorship Required for Elite Professionals

The United Kingdom aims to implement significant reforms to its Global Talent Visa in a bid to attract elite professionals from around the world. This revised visa eliminates the previous requirement for employer spon…

Feb 3, 2025
Why ‘Mjengo’ Workers Risk Permanent Disability in Kenya's Construction Sites
Real Estate

Why ‘Mjengo’ Workers Risk Permanent Disability in Kenya's Construction Sites

A recent collaborative study conducted by the African Population and Health Research Centre and Drexel University has revealed alarming trends in spinal cord injuries (SCI) among labourers in Kenya's rapidly expanding…

Feb 3, 2025
British MP Kate Osamor Appointed Trade Envoy to Kenya
Kenya

British MP Kate Osamor Appointed Trade Envoy to Kenya

The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced the appointment of Kate Osamor as the new Trade Envoy to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. This initiative reflects the UK's commitment to nurturing trade and in…

Feb 3, 2025
Nairobi's Pinnacle Tower Land Up for Auction as Skyscraper Project Collapses
Kenya

Nairobi's Pinnacle Tower Land Up for Auction as Skyscraper Project Collapses

Nairobi's aspirations to host Africa's tallest skyscraper have encountered a significant setback, as the construction land for the Pinnacle Tower is now on the auction block. A local court has authorized a bank to auc…

Feb 3, 2025
CS Duale Defends Foreign Labour Agreements Amid Graduate Unemployment Crisis
Kenya

CS Duale Defends Foreign Labour Agreements Amid Graduate Unemployment Crisis

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has highlighted the critical issue of unemployment among university graduates in Kenya, acknowledging the government’s challenges in providing adequate job opportunities. In re…

Feb 3, 2025
Treasury CS Mbadi Takes Stand Against Over-Taxation Claims
Kenya

Treasury CS Mbadi Takes Stand Against Over-Taxation Claims

In a recent address to the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi sought to clarify the government's position on taxation, especially regarding the new Social Health Authority (SHA) and Housing Levy…

Feb 3, 2025
Treasury CS Mbadi Takes Stand Against Over-Taxation Claims
Kenya

Treasury CS Mbadi Takes Stand Against Over-Taxation Claims

In a recent address to the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi sought to clarify the government's position on taxation, especially regarding the new Social Health Authority (SHA) and Housing Levy…

Feb 3, 2025
Kenyan Man's Body Secretly Repatriated from Alabama, Bypassing Wife and Fundraisers
Diaspora

Kenyan Man's Body Secretly Repatriated from Alabama, Bypassing Wife and Fundraisers

The funeral arrangements for Boaz Ogeto, a Kenyan man who died in Alabama, USA, have been thrown into disarray following the unexpected repatriation of his body to Kenya without informing his wife or the fundraising c…

Feb 3, 2025
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